Originally from Odessa, a town in West Texas, Jorgensen earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, followed by a master's degree in public administration, with a concentration in city finance and management, from Angelo State University in San Angelo.
He began his career in public administration by serving as an Ector County Commissioner in Odessa. After spending time as an administrator in the medical profession, Jorgensen accepted a position as the director of finance for the City of Brownwood.
His first city manager position was in Sour Lake, which led to his current post as Silsbee city manager. Jorgensen also held the position of Economic Development Council director for Silsbee.
Among his accomplishments during his tenure at Silsbee, there are two that Jorgensen is particularly proud of. "I was instrumental in bringing a Super Wal-Mart to Silsbee," Jorgensen said,"and during my tenure we planned and built a ... municipal building that houses the Police Department, the Municipal Court and a senior citizens center.